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Depressions during your pregnancy- prenatal depressions

Some women are not able to enjoy the whole time of their pregnancy, they suffer from depressions- ca. 10% of all women are affected.

Many women cover up the fact that they suffer from depressions- they feel embarrassed and are afraid not be a good mother. The pregnancy depression then remains undetected by partners, friends and doctors- oftentimes leading to a worsening of the woman’s situation.

The following signs can indicate a pregnancy depression:

• You suffer from states of anxiety
• You feel sad and are very easy to aggravate
• You have serious sleeping problems

Reasons for these depressions are individually different, but the following characteristics are observed frequently:

• Antecedent depressions (also in your family)
• Social isolation
• Problems during your pregnancy
• Abortive births
• It took a long time for you to finally get pregnant

The following tips might help to fight depression:

• Please talk to your gynaecologist
• If necessary take prescribed medicaments
• Avoid stressful situations
• Talk to your partner, family and friends about your feelings

If you feel that you might suffer from (pre-) natal depression you should not hesitate to consult a doctor or therapist. Untreated depression can have a negative impact upon the development of your child and might lead to postnatal depression.